Carragher: Liverpool's Tactical Approach Was Woefully Inadequate

According to Jamie Carragher, Liverpool's manager Arne Slot made a critical error in his tactical decisions, which led to a dismal performance against Paris Saint-Germain. Carragher believes that Slot's choice to employ a back five was misguided, particularly with the use of man-to-man marking, leaving Virgil van Dijk exposed. The former Liverpool defender stated that the team's poor display was reminiscent of a lower-division side, and the significant gap in class between the two teams was alarming. Slot's decision to switch to a back five was an attempt to contain the French giants, but it ultimately backfired, and Carragher thinks Van Dijk will be urging Slot to never use this system again. Despite the disappointing loss, Slot remains optimistic, acknowledging that Liverpool was fortunate to only lose 2-0 and is relieved that the tie is still alive. He attributed the team's struggles to PSG's exceptional tempo and ability to play through Liverpool's press. Slot also explained his decision to leave Mohamed Salah as an unused substitute, citing the need to conserve the player's energy for upcoming games.